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PENCIL's Principal For A Day

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ORGANIZATION: PENCIL Inc.

PENCIL annually offers an exciting and unique volunteer opportunity called Principal For A Day(r). It is scheduled for Thursday, May 15, 2025. We are targeting civic and business leaders with at least ten years of professional work experience to participate. Volunteers get to to be the "Principal" for a NYC public school. They have an opportunity to learn about the school’s management and curriculum. All visits include an opportunity to meet with students to share more insight into your industry and company. Registration takes a few minutes here: https://www.tfaforms.com/5159654. Please complete by Friday, April 4th.

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About PENCIL Inc.

Location:

30 West 26th Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10010, US

Mission Statement

PENCIL makes it easy for business professionals, educators and students to work together--in schools and the workplace. Our hands-on programs, including in-school partnerships, mentoring, internships, and immersive experiences like Principal For A Day, create targeted opportunities to make a real difference in the classroom and beyond.

Description

In 1995, PENCIL launched Principal for a Day(r), an annual event designed to raise awareness about public education by having civic and business leaders serve as visiting principals in New York City schools. Twenty years later, PENCIL is the leader in creating innovative and impactful models of collaboration between the business and education communities. PENCIL works at the intersection of school needs and business expertise to bring together the best ideas, talent, and resources across sectors to improve public school and student performance and enhance workforce pathways.

PENCIL provides volunteer opportunities for individuals within the business community - at any level - through our three main programs:

The PENCIL School Partnership Program

The PENCIL Internship Program

PENCIL Points of Engagement



CAUSE AREAS

Community
Education & Literacy
Employment
Community, Education & Literacy, Employment

WHEN

Thu May 15, 2025

WHERE

10010

(40.73883,-73.98154)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
  • Must be at least 30
  • 3-4 hours
  • A background check is required since you will be entering an NYC public school.

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